Surprised gazes poured in from all directions. The nobles from the Pallan royal family who sided with Sullivan were filled with surprise and puzzlement at Davey's arrival, as he seemed to offer a solution to Sullivan's ongoing concern. It was indeed amusing that he had come to make this proposal at such an opportune time without fully understanding the situation.

Eventually, one noble couldn't hold back his doubts about Davey and started to speak. "However..."

"Enough." Crown Prince Sullivan rose from his seat, cutting the noble off with a single hand. He then said, "Finance Minister Grunui. If we accept the prince's offer, what will be the state of our empire's finances?"

"That, well... If the quantity Prince Davey spoke of arrives on time... We will have enough to navigate through the situation, yes."

Grunui seemed to share the same sentiment as the noble. There was no such thing as a free lunch. Davey had come bearing medicines and pharmaceuticals worth a small country's budget. It was only natural to harbor suspicions.

Trying to grasp Davey's intentions, Grunui attempted to read his expression, but Davey kept his smile intact and said, "Do you doubt me?"

"No, not at all..."

"Well, I wouldn't blame...